What the Death of My Son Taught Me About God’s Love

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

16 күн бұрын

Artist Jenedy Paige illustrates what faith in God means to her after her son passed away and a painting concept came into her heart.
"My name is Jenedy and I'm an artist, and a mother, and an athlete. Twelve years ago when my son passed away, there was this concept for a painting that came into my heart and I've waited 12 years to actually bring it to the canvas and I want to tell you the story behind it. Ultimately, it brings us to the idea that God is there ready to catch us in all of our falls." -Jenedy Paige
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@alexjohnsonbro 14 күн бұрын

I remember as a 12 year old being neighbors with Jenedy when that tragedy happened. I got to spend some time with their family following the loss of their son, and I’ve always been so amazed by their faith in the midst of heartbreak. Such an inspiring message!

@robinharmer3535 14 күн бұрын

I couldn't have gotten through it without the friendship of your sweet mother.

@kevinlaguna2023 8 күн бұрын

Hey the home christ is being terrorized, the State of Israel in which the LDS church has gave millions to is committing genocide. Cut your ties with them or stop trying to evoke the name of Christ. Jesus would not approve and would not be silent

@MsLeonor1968 12 күн бұрын

I wrestled with myself as to comment or not. I lost my son 3 years ago, my heart still aches every single day. I know my pain will remain raw until I draw my last breath. I commented because I saw the hands you painted, my son once told me he was thankful for his hands and the ability he had to draw whatever he set his mind to draw. He was a gifted artist, he left behind so many lovely drawings that adorn my walls. Thank you for painting hands. I pray you continue to have sweet and beautiful memories of your son.

@kevinlaguna2023 8 күн бұрын

@susieq2806 14 күн бұрын

I lost a little girl at birth. She would be 46 now. I know your loss and your pain. You know you will be with your son again, and your painting is so beautiful, so touching,it really affected me. I am so grateful for this reminder that our brother does catch us and is always with us. Amen 🙏🏼 ❤

@wendymccurdy6433 14 күн бұрын

Your message was an answer to my prayers. Today you were His hands❤Thank you!

@ShandraCarlsenMusic 14 күн бұрын

I'm so impressed at the ability people have to give themselves to the healing light of Jesus Christ. Jenedy is a beautiful example of how to let the pain work to bring a higher good as we focus faith in Him. Jenedy, I'm so sorry for your loss but equally in awe of the healing gift, now magnified, and radiating to heal and bless others. That's the miracle!

@mandeedalley9932 14 күн бұрын

So absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your testimony and your story.

@churchofjesuschrist 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for listening!

@sophiescott6357 14 күн бұрын

@@churchofjesuschrist I know that Heavenly Father make me his beloved daughter just for Sophia Rebecca Scott I know that heavenly father make me daughter of Zion just for Sophia Rebecca Scott Holy daughter of God just for Sophia Rebecca Scott I want be Being a daughter of Christ just for Sophia Rebecca Scott I know that heavenly father make me daughter of Jerusalem just for just for Sophia Rebecca Scott I know that Heavenly Father make me his beloved daughter just for Sophia Rebecca Scott I know heavenly father will make me his celestial daughter for just for Sophia Rebecca Scott

@PureAmericanPatriot 14 күн бұрын

Only our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ can turn such horrible tragedy into immense beauty and eternal joy. They are the supreme Creators, turning chaotic darkness into beautiful, bright order.

@coxrocks25 14 күн бұрын

This was heaven sent for me. We just suffered a miscarriage after 12 years of infertility and I've not been taking it well. Thank you for such a meaningful message

@twride14 12 күн бұрын

So so sorry 💔

@IKnowFromMyCouch 8 күн бұрын

I don't know you. But, I've prayed for you. I'm sorry for your heartbreak.

@brianensign7638 8 күн бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss. It’s a heavy burden, I’m sure. I pray you feel the Grace of Christ bear you up beneath the load.

@aliceboone549 14 күн бұрын

Your son is watching over you. He loves you. Thank you for sharing your story ❤

@R3dR1der70 14 күн бұрын

What a beautiful and vulnerable testimony. I am in awe of the strength of this Saint.

@victoriaeggleston7645 14 күн бұрын

This so touches my soul. We'll done you exceptional Daughter.

@wheels636 14 күн бұрын

I was paralyzed 32 year's ago and I'm now a paraplegic in a wheelchair. I always wonder if I wouldn't have gone to work that day if I would still be in a wheelchair? It's not been an easy life since then. Some days I ask why am I being punished with the pains in my back. But I have also seen miracles in my life. I've got a beautiful wife of 45 year's and means to provide for myself and my family for the rest of my life after working for the same HVAC supplier now for 43 years.

@ideationink 14 күн бұрын

I love that she has that personal relation and connection to the Lord’s lesson using the sparrow. What many don’t know was something Truman Madsen shared about this. He said that sparrows were a much-hated species back in the time of Christ’s ministry. They were an undesirable infestation that people would gladly kill because of the damage they’d do to crops, fishing, and property, etc. He said the Lord was trying to teach us that even something that hated and considered insignificant by man was never so to the Father; who wouldn’t hesitate to notice us, love us, and when needed, rescue us. Such a powerful lesson about how much we truly matter to our Father and His Son. ❤🙏🏻

@Lorelei076 9 күн бұрын

Do you know where the talk is about the sparrows? I would love to read it. Thank you for sharing this. ☺️

@RosieClipBot 14 күн бұрын

What an incredibly beautiful painting and beautiful sentiment. I know it’s in no way comparable to losing a child but I had to put my dog down of 15 years just a few months ago. I loved him and cared for him through diabetes and many other illnesses and I would like to think that like a fallen sparrow, our furry friends also fall into his loving hands when they pass.

@Draegoron 14 күн бұрын

I'm in awe, truly. I know if I lost my child I'd never come back from it. She's an inspiration.

@1osubuckeye1 13 күн бұрын

I love this family so much. I’ve seen them grow through their grief. I have admired them and leaned on them during my grief. I am grateful to call them friends. I am grateful their story is being shared more broadly. It needs to be. It’s heartbreaking, inspiring and heartwarming, and healing.

@chvid2009 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautiful painting and your beautiful words. It’s all very spiritually touching. I’ve lost a lot of people from my life, but in February 2023 I lost my husband of 54 years of marriage. This is healing, and I shared it for those I know have lost loved ones. 😌❤

@candidulce0714 14 күн бұрын

Needed to hear this today. I work with the youth and I feel this so powerfully trying to help them find their way. I'm so sorry you lost your son. This piece is going to mean so much to so many.

@jadecummings8093 14 күн бұрын

This is such a beautiful story, I really enjoy her paintings a lot and I love them all. God does everything to the people and he wants us to have an abundant life.

@MichelleIbarraMHAEdD 14 күн бұрын

The miracle you were waiting for came, just not in the way you expected. The beautiful thing here is that you've seen it now. You've seen the miracles. So many miracles. ❤❤❤❤❤

@churchofjesuschrist 14 күн бұрын

Well said!

@sophiescott6357 13 күн бұрын

@@churchofjesuschrist do l trust Heavenly Father

@sophiescott6357 13 күн бұрын

@melaniemilby8115 14 күн бұрын

What a perfect way to share the message of healing and faith and hope in Christ. Thank you for providing a window into the beauty of your difficult journey.

@ahfclass 14 күн бұрын

I am desperate to have a print of this painting in my home to remind me that free-falling is *not* the end.

@caligirl2288 14 күн бұрын

Thank you, Jenedy, for sharing your story and your beautiful painting with us all! You've truly touched my heart. ❤

@mommybrown4 14 күн бұрын

Oh wow. And I love the symbolism of the bird falling from a place of dark and shadow into light. Thank you for sharing your story of faith.

@sandracongdon4082 10 күн бұрын

Beautiful….the painting, the artist, her gift and her spirit. ❤

@kenpearce3269 14 күн бұрын

Sorry for the loss of your son. Thanks for sharing your beautiful story with us ❤

@user-sv1dk9pg6b 6 күн бұрын

I love this Lived story and the beautiful painting Jenedy painted. What a gift she has given us. Through it she has given us the vision to see ourselves as both the sparrow and the saving hands. She addresses the question that is so often asked, "why me" or "why did this have to happened to my loved one." She helps us to truly see that God loves us and is in the details of our lives and helping us to become.

@trelainamobley6254 13 күн бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss, Jenedy. 😢 Thank you for sharing how you have found comfort, hope and healing as you turned to Jesus. ❤️

@noskalborg723 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for this excellent example of applying the gospel and Christ's atoning sacrifice to grief in our lives

@ASassyP 14 күн бұрын

I love the depiction of the sparrow falling into the lord's hands. Its backwards to me when in church people depict trials as if God thought the sparrow needed a lesson learned and pushed him out of the tree, ruining his life. When in reality hardship and trials happen. It's part of life. But there is a God that will catch us. Everytime. All unfairness is made fair through Christ if we will accept it.

@Hellohiheythere 14 күн бұрын

Thank you. I needed this. I needed it today. You're so brave to share. I'm grateful to you. You are blessing so many others.

@churchofjesuschrist 14 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sophiescott6357 10 күн бұрын

@mosesiddrisu 14 күн бұрын

What a touching and powerful testimony of faith and resilience. Your story of loss and healing beautifully illustrates God's presence in our darkest moments. Thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring others through your art.

@mikeniedert5834 5 күн бұрын

Look what He did for you! Thanks Jenedy!

@mayat4431 14 күн бұрын

Your painting is absolutely breathtaking just like your testimony. I wish there could be prints of this painting made it is so rich in symbolism.

@megansmith7134 12 күн бұрын

There are. I looked up her name after watching this and found this print available.

@user-uw7mg1fn3m 14 күн бұрын

What a beautifuessage. Im a 4 th cousin to Joseph Smith. When myself 3yr old fsuhhter was sick with cancer she had many"visits from 5 generations back of family members.after she passed it took 25yrs to realize she was myself living testimony that haven is real. That Jesus was real. We have a loving Heavenly father. I know she's one of my guardian angels. We will be with them again.🙏😇❤

@hoping-ws7eb 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I feel like I'm still falling after my son's death and the years of heartache before and after.

@ruthacland1805 2 күн бұрын

So beautiful, the painting and her testimony. Thank you for sharing both.

@Imjetta7 9 күн бұрын

I lost a daughter 12 years ago as well; the missing her doesn’t go away, but the pain is almost non-existant now, knowing whose capable hands she’s in.

@debraroser985 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your art, your heart and your testimony of our Savior.

@kathleenwharton2139 12 күн бұрын

Thank You 🙏 Jesus I am Trusting You 😇

@ladyjade6446 9 күн бұрын

I’ve lost my dad, my brother, my niece and a nephew. I know I will see them again.

@BromStevens 14 күн бұрын

Your tender story reminds me of our forever three little angel, Ashley. I just shared your story with my wife. December makes seven years for us. We have seen His hands in our lives, catching us. Your painting and personal story is inspired and what I needed to hear today.

@angelabutler134 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your incredibly inspiring faith, story, and art Jenedy. ❤❤❤

@churchofjesuschrist 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for listening!

@runninggirl560 14 күн бұрын

This is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing !! ❤

@joelgunayaka9367 12 күн бұрын

One more amazing thing that caught my eye in the portrait; is that part when you turn it upside down and instead of the hands holding the sparrow, they give life too. Thank you for this powerful testimony.

@suzannewhite3552 13 күн бұрын

This story really touched me. Such a gorgeous, personal and poignant painting.

@Rebeka1589 14 күн бұрын

I’m trying not to cry because my son is next to me and it would make him sad with him being so little but this entire video was absolutely incredible. I can not… imagine what you and your family went through. Your faith and your perspective is awe inspiring. I love the way you explained the process of your grief and your paintings belong in a museum. Those hands look 3D to me. I can definitely understand you saying my skill level needed to be at a certain point, well his Glory shines through your hands 🤍🕊️

@msrandomme12 12 күн бұрын

My daughter died in 2020 at 10 months old. Lots of love and hugs for you.

@darlouthia5153 14 күн бұрын

This was so touching. Thank you for sharing ❤

@LesleyLaurie-ud5lq 12 күн бұрын

Thankyou for another day to cope x

@deborahgardner7405 14 күн бұрын

Thank you so unbelievably much for sharing your sacred story and remarkable painting. My heart is touched beyond expression with it all, with your verbal and artistic expression of such tender, difficult, complex, loving and vulnerable feelings and experiences. I pray God will continue to bless you with His peace, and for being such a special tool in His hands to bring others to Him! Thanks to you and thanks be always to the Lord!!!

@jenifferadrianaundavergara9806 7 күн бұрын

You've inspired me in ways that's hard for me to explain, from the bottom of my heart I must say: thank you so much dear Jenedy.

@VeronicaHernandez-rz4ke 10 күн бұрын

Simple beautiful; thank you so much for sharing your tender feelings and love trough out the tragedy, sorry for for that 🤍🕊️

@yznalnoing1 14 күн бұрын

Wow!!! Beautiful painting!!! Beautiful story. Thank you for this. I love the analogy of God catching us.

@churchofjesuschrist 14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@trudyappleby1622 13 күн бұрын

I love the painting it’s very beautiful. The story behind it is heartbreaking yet very profound. I would love to have at least a picture of this painting. God bless you through all of your trials. Families are forever. ♥️🙏♥️

@dannyrocket77 4 күн бұрын

Cant...hold...back...the...tears...

@petervousden691 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing. When I was 4 years old I was drowning in a lake. My mother fainted and I was drowning. A 12 year old girl on her way to school jumped in the lake and saved me. I'm 66 now. Being in the lake is my earliest memory of life and it seemed like I was slipping peacefully asleep. Words for you are superfluous, but thank you. You are an amazing artist, an inspired mother and an exemplary disciple of Christ

@bekahbondoc7274 14 күн бұрын

I have always loved those verses in Matthew. This art and your story were exactly what I needed to hear today.❤

@Musashi-ry3tg 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your personal story with us. Yes, the Lord wears of what’s going on with us, individual! I am also an Artist and your art work is amazing 🤩! To me attending the temple session heals my soul and feel the love of God. I feel peace ! He loves us all 💕💕❤️😀

@luciepaquette3465 8 күн бұрын

How wonderful is this! Thank you so much.

@meyersonfire 20 сағат бұрын

this is beautiful--thank you so much. I've had loss, but also a great deal of trauma, and you reminded me, that He caught me, too 💝

@bloviax 14 күн бұрын

Neat! Thank you sincerely.

@kimberlybake6369 14 күн бұрын

Absolutely stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story and your talents.

@44julz44 4 күн бұрын

So beautiful ❤ I’m incredibly sorry for the loss of your little boy. I’m sure glad I came across your video and got to see the beautiful painting you did. Thank you so much for sharing this ♥️

@nerd_patriot_disciple 14 күн бұрын

I have definitely been that sparrow multiple times in my life.

@katiesiddique9062 14 күн бұрын

The painting is absolutely beautiful and soul reaching❤️‍🩹

@emmahank 14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing point. I hope one day in another dozen years you’re able to make a painting showing Christ holding that sparrow as it flies off into joy

@TempleScoop 14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. #TheTempleNews #TempleScoop

@jilldowding-walker8066 14 күн бұрын

Jenedy, that is such a tragic event! Thank you for sharing your interpretation of that scripture in your astoundingly beautiful painting. I am sure your little boy was close to you in spirit as you accomplished this project. God bless you and your family. 😊 x x x

@hollyharrison4589 14 күн бұрын

Amazing Jenedy!! Those hands look like a heart to me. Thank you for your touching example!!!

@emilybailey4283 Күн бұрын

Amazing painting. Beautiful. Amazing insight.

@matthewfales4540 13 күн бұрын

I love this so much. Thank you for sharing.

@kaiipolanibergau 14 күн бұрын

You showing your love for father in heaven painted a beautiful picture of you. Thank you 😇 🌺

@helenlebrett2673 13 күн бұрын

thank you for sharing your beautiful story. it touched my heart, and the painting is so beautiful also.

@jmichael82 14 күн бұрын

Thank you, Jenedy! I love you! ❤

@justkeepswimming6549 14 күн бұрын

Incredibly moving and powerful. Thank you for sharing your journey. Your work is beautiful.❤

@josephkessinger9498 2 күн бұрын

simply breathtaking

@victoriaeggleston7645 10 күн бұрын

Mom you are amazing love your daughter joy

@morganfabrizio 14 күн бұрын

So beautiful!! I relate to this so much!

@virginiagarr 13 күн бұрын

What a beautiful piece of your heart put to canvas! I lost my 25 yr old son to suicide 61/2 yrs ago and then my husband of 42 yrs. by suicide 21/2 yrs ago. This work of art you're sharing helps remind me God is in control of all the details. I would love to buy a print one day to remind me of this. Thanks for sharing your gift and your journey.

@cmottishaw 14 күн бұрын

Beautiful!

@donstelfox6921 14 күн бұрын

I love the painting, and I love the touching story and testimony that inspired it, thank you for sharing. Cheers

@churchofjesuschrist 14 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ljclauson 7 күн бұрын

I am deeply deeply moved by your story and your painting. Words aren’t enough to describe it. My son left this world just about 5 years ago from out of the blue a diagnosis of ALS. Great son, spouse, dad of two small kids and a great place in his life. Wow! Your testimony and scriptures are so meaningful to me. I paint as well, but not like you. It falling into my paints and projects gets me out of my head and I find peace if only for an hour or so. I love that scraping away is a fresh place for God to build upon for my heart. I too think of his life stages he would be in now and more importantly his children’s without him and yes it hurts a lot, but I know God has me and them in his hands too.

@Diamonddogusa 14 күн бұрын

So beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.

@frederickdanielamara-peace7940 14 күн бұрын

It is so inspiring thank you so much sister for such an amazing art. Grateful to be blessed by your hard work .

@pleasertoleader 14 күн бұрын

wow what a story. thanks for sharing this powerful testimony

@Cloudopatra 13 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 for helping me prepare .

@debbiebeck4986 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!! Beautiful picture! Amazing! I love the concept ❤

@kenaimountaindronecompany7072 8 күн бұрын

Christ is King!

@kennygoat7384 14 күн бұрын

IT'S A BLESSING THAT THE MOST HIGH POWER THIS HOUR HOUR GIVES HUMANS THE ABILITY TO BE CREATIVE DURING HARD TIMES. MAY THE GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THOSE WHO GRIEVE. PEACE AND PROSPERITY TO ALL. 🌻🌻🌻

@nikkialley8258 13 күн бұрын

It’s all so beautiful: her story, the painting, her testimony. ❤

@andrewsteinfeldt422 13 күн бұрын

True life is more powerful than any fiction. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.

@joannb6254 2 күн бұрын

As an artist I can appreciate this story so very much. I let the Lord guide me with my art also. This is a beautiful story and a beautiful piece of artwork and I can see the Lord's hand in it. Thank you so very much for sharing your painting and skill as well as your story. All glory to god, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Amen

@churchofjesuschrist 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@lesliesanders424 13 күн бұрын

This is so heart wrenching and so beautiful at the same time. I am so sorry for your grief Jenedy. Thank you for sharing your story.❤️💔❤️

@mayflow3rr 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your painting and story with us jenedy!! It really touched my heart and i could relate to your situation and the difficulties of trusting god, i needed to hear this ❤

@user-vz1xs5wh6p 13 күн бұрын

I have been afflicted with much pain of my past which has been taking a toll on my mental health, but thanks to your testimony and your story, I am no longer hurt or harrowed up by the pains of my past. Thank you for reminding me that God has caught me when I have fallen.❤❤🙏🙏

@robsin2810 14 күн бұрын

My Saviour catches me everyday 👍🙏🇦🇺

@davidbingham7404 12 күн бұрын

I lost a sister from stillbirth and I still miss her to this day. Thanks so very much for sharing your story and talents in your life, I can truly appreciate your help and testimony. 💞💞💞.